BE THE DUCK How the DUCK Philosophy Was Solidified in the Wake of Titan. FAITH AS BASE CAMP In the mountains, base camp is more than a place. It’s a mindset. YOU'RE NOT OKAY AND THAT'S OKAY It’s okay to hurt.It’s okay if you don’t have the words, or the map, or even the energy to pretend you’re fine.

Dedicated to exploring and fostering resilience, personal growth, and mental fortitude in the face of adversity.

The Survivor Mind Podcast

Episode 7

At Survivor Mind, I talk a lot about resilience—the kind that’s forged in the fire of hardship, grief, or loss. But survival isn’t just mental. In this episode, I introduce a more physical side of the survivor mindset and chat a little about Go Bags and being prepared for the unexpected.

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The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.

Jack London

You worry about today. Win the day. Do something positive. Worry about tomorrow tomorrow. To me, that is what enduring means.

Cameron Hanes

There is an unpopular opinion about “hard,” and the truth is - it’s all relative. What is easy for you now was hard at some point in your past. What is hard for you now should be easier for you at some point in the future. That’s growth, and growth is a choice.

Sally McRae